ODAA - Ontario Dental Assistants Association

11/10/2025

11/07/2025

The Ontario Dental Assistants Association recently launched a new Quality Assurance Program. This new program is designed to ensure that the training and continuing education ODAA members receive are of the highest quality.

Institutions and organizations offering education for Certified Dental Assistants, Certified Dental Receptionists, and Certified Dental Treatment Coordinators are invited to apply for ODAA approval for their programs, courses, or other continuing education offerings.

Once a course or program has been approved by the ODAA Quality Assurance Committee, the course provider can advertise that their course is ODAA-approved.
To have your program, courses, or other continuing education offerings reviewed by the ODAA Quality Assurance Committee, you must complete the application, pay the processing fee, and submit the required supporting materials.

The Quality Assurance Committee, including relevant subject matter experts, will review applications and provide feedback as necessary. Reviews will take 4-8 weeks, depending on the length of your program or course. The ODAA is committed to course approval standards that are fair, equitable and that encourage impartial and objective feedback.

Continuing education activities must provide learning opportunities for ODAA members that enhance their skills and knowledge, utilizing the latest information and technology. Courses will be approved and assigned continuing education credits based on content and presenter qualifications as defined by the ODAA’s Quality Assurance Committee.

Learn more about this new program at https://odaa.org/p/quality-assurance-program.html

11/03/2025

It’s renewal season! 🍁 ODAA memberships expire annually on December 31st. Renew your ODAA membership and certification quickly and easily at odaa.org.⁠

The Ontario Dental Assistants Association is the certifying body and membership association supporting Ontario Dental Assistants, Dental Receptionists, and Dental Treatment Coordinators as respected healthcare professionals.⁠

📌 Don’t forget — if you renew your ODAA Membership before November 30, 2025, you can access Early Bird savings!⁠

Discover the benefits of an ODAA membership and learn how to renew at https://odaa.org.

10/22/2025

The Ontario Dental Assistant’s Association recently launched a new Quality Assurance Program. This new program is designed to ensure that the training and continuing education ODAA members receive are of the highest quality.

Institutions and organizations offering education for Certified Dental Assistants, Certified Dental Receptionists, and Certified Dental Treatment Coordinators are invited to apply for ODAA approval for their programs, courses, or other continuing education offerings.

Once a course or program has been approved by the ODAA Quality Assurance Committee, the course provider can advertise that their course is ODAA-approved.
To have your program, courses, or other continuing education offerings reviewed by the ODAA Quality Assurance Committee, you must complete the application, pay the processing fee, and submit the required supporting materials.

The Quality Assurance Committee, including relevant subject matter experts, will review applications and provide feedback as necessary. Reviews will take 4-8 weeks, depending on the length of your program or course. The ODAA is committed to course approval standards that are fair, equitable and that encourage impartial and objective feedback.

Continuing education activities must provide learning opportunities for ODAA members that enhance their skills and knowledge, utilizing the latest information and technology. Courses will be approved and assigned continuing education credits based on content and presenter qualifications as defined by the ODAA’s Quality Assurance Committee.

Learn more about this new program at https://odaa.org/p/quality-assurance-program.html

10/15/2025

The Ontario Dental Assistants Association is excited to announce the launch of our new Quality Assurance Program. This new program is designed to ensure that the training and continuing education ODAA members receive are of the highest quality.

Institutions and organizations offering education for Certified Dental Assistants, Certified Dental Receptionists, and Certified Dental Treatment Coordinators are invited to apply for ODAA approval for their programs, courses, or other continuing education offerings.

Once a course or program has been approved by the ODAA Quality Assurance Committee, the course provider can advertise that their course is ODAA-approved.

To have your program, courses, or other continuing education offerings reviewed by the ODAA Quality Assurance Committee, you must complete the application, pay the processing fee, and submit the required supporting materials.

The Quality Assurance Committee, including relevant subject matter experts, will review applications and provide feedback as necessary. Reviews will take 4-8 weeks, depending on the length of your program or course. The ODAA is committed to course approval standards that are fair, equitable and that encourage impartial and objective feedback.

Continuing education activities must provide learning opportunities for ODAA members that enhance their skills and knowledge, utilizing the latest information and technology. Courses will be approved and assigned continuing education credits based on content and presenter qualifications as defined by the ODAA’s Quality Assurance Committee.

Learn more about this new program at https://odaa.org/p/quality-assurance-program.html

10/06/2025

It’s that time of year again — Renewal season is upon us! Renew your ODAA membership and certification quickly and easily at ODAA.org.⁠
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The Ontario Dental Assistants Association is the certifying body and membership association supporting Ontario Dental Assistants, Dental Receptionists, and Dental Treatment Coordinators as respected healthcare professionals.⁠
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Renew your ODAA Membership before November 30, 2025, to access Early Bird savings!⁠
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Learn more about the benefits of an ODAA membership and how to renew at https://odaa.org/

09/15/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended the 19th Annual Conference last Friday, September 12, 2025. It was an exciting day, full of learning, connection, and growth. Whether you attended in person or virtually, we hope you enjoyed the opportunities to learn, reflect, and grow as dental professionals.

Thank you to our four speakers for sharing their expertise! A very grateful thank you to our Signature Sponsor, belairdirect, our Gold Sponsors, Dentalcorp and CIDE, and our Silver Sponsor, 123Dentist.

Thank you as well to our exhibitors and, finally, to our attendees, both in person and virtually.

We can’t wait to see you next year for the 20th edition!

09/08/2025

✨️ We’re only a few days away from the 19th Annual ODAA Conference! ✨️

🎉 We can’t wait to welcome you — in person or virtually — to a day full of learning, connection, and fun!

Would you like to learn more about orthognathic surgery and how to determine if it’s really necessary? Do you have questions about malpractice insurance? Do you wish you were more confident when tackling workplace challenges?

🦷 The Annual ODAA Conference is designed by and for Dental Assistants! 🦷

Connect with your peers from across the province and learn from experts in orthognathic surgery, malpractice insurance, mental health, self-esteem, and more!

🗓️ When: Friday, September 12, 2025 — 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.⁠

⁠📍 Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport or 💻 Join us virtually

Will you be joining us in person or virtually? 🚨 There’s still time, but act fast — register now at https://odaa.org/.

08/29/2025

We’re so excited! ✨️ Only TWO WEEKS until the 19th Annual ODAA Conference! ⁠✨️
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It’s not just back-to-school time for the kids! Join us on September 12 to learn from experts in orthognathic surgery, malpractice insurance, mental health and self-esteem, and more!⁠

🗓️ When: Friday, September 12, 2025 — 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.⁠
⁠📍 Where: Attend in person or virtually.

2025 Session Highlights:⁠

⁠🦷 Is Orthognathic Surgery Treatment Planned or Not? Reviewing Cases Jeopardy-Style with Dr. Maryam Fathimani, BMSc, DDS, MSc (Ortho), FRCD(C)⁠
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⚖️ Malpractice Insurance: What Dental Assistants Really Need to Know! with Zachary Cranny, Practice Leader, Financial Services, PROLINK⁠

⁠🧠 Coping with Workplace Struggles and Self-Esteem with Amy Tingley, BA, MA, Registered Psychotherapist⁠

⁠🎟️ Attend in person or online, but don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow!⁠ Learn more and register at https://odaa.org.

Will we see you there?

08/11/2025

🚨 Last Chance to Save! 🚨

The countdown is on — there are only a few days left to snag your Early Bird discount for the 19th Annual ODAA Conference! 🐦✨ Register before August 15th and save!

✨19th Annual ODAA Conference ✨
📅 Friday, September 12, 2025
📍 Attend in-person at the Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport or virtually from anywhere!
💲 Early Bird Rate: $160 (in-person) — Ends August 15!

Join us for exciting sessions, including

🦷 Is Orthognathic Surgery Treatment Planned or Not? Reviewing Cases Jeopardy-Style with Dr. Maryam Fathimani, BMSc, DDS, MSc (Ortho), FRCD(C)

⚖️ Malpractice Insurance: What Dental Assistants Really Need to Know! with Zachary Cranny, Practice Leader, Financial Services, PROLINK

🧠 Coping with Workplace Struggles and Self-Esteem with Amy Tingley, BA, MA, Registered Psychotherapist

Don’t miss out on learning, networking, CE credits, and a day packed with value!

👉 Register now at https://odaa.org/ and support your profession while elevating your career!

07/21/2025

🤔 Is your office looking for continuing education to do together? Do you want to grow and build your skills as a team?

💡Attend the 19th Annual ODAA Conference on Friday, September 12, 2025, together as a team!

🤝 Attending professional development activities can help your team bond as a unit, strengthening connections and reenergizing the team with a change of scenery. Attending a conference together can be a pivotal moment for your team, offering a unique opportunity to foster motivation and enhance morale. Learning together also makes it easier to remember new information, continue discussions about emerging trends, and implement them in your office.

📌2025 sessions include:

🦷 Is Orthognathic Surgery Treatment Planned or Not? Reviewing Cases Jeopardy-Style — Dr. Maryam Fathimani, BMSc, DDS, MSc (Ortho), FRCD(C)

⚖️ Malpractice Insurance: What Dental Assistants Really Need to Know! — Zachary Cranny, Practice Leader, Financial Services, PROLINK

🧠 Coping with Workplace Struggles and Self-Esteem — Amy Tingley, BA, MA, Registered Psychotherapist

Register early and save! 🐦 Early Bird registration is open until August 15, 2025!

👉️ Learn more and see the full conference program at https://odaa.org